• Damage to any vehicle exceeds $2,500.
• Damage to any person's property exceeds $2,500.
• Injury or death results from the collision.
• Any vehicle is towed due to damage.

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Instructions for Completing the Report:

1. Complete both sides of the form in black or dark blue ink.
2. Include details like:
   • Date, time, and location of the collision.
   • Driver and vehicle information, including insurance details.
   • Description of the incident.
3. For collisions involving multiple vehicles, supplemental forms are required.

Reports can be submitted by fax, mail, or delivered to a DMV office. It’s important to keep a copy of the report and proof of submission since the DMV does not provide copies after submission

Special Instructions for Commercial Drivers:

Commercial motor vehicle operators must also file a Motor Carrier Collision Report within 30 days if:

• There's a fatality.
• An injury requires treatment away from the scene.
• A vehicle is towed due to disabling damage.

Totaled Vehicle Reporting:

If a vehicle is considered totaled (damage equals at least 80% of its retail market value), owners must:

• Surrender the title to the insurer or DMV.
• Apply for a salvage title if they retain the vehicle.
• Notify the DMV if a stolen vehicle isn't recovered within 30 days.

Failure to comply with totaled vehicle requirements can result in Class A misdemeanor charges.

Disclaimer:

This document is a summary of the official Oregon Traffic Collision and Insurance Report guidelines. It is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. We do not take legal responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of this information. For the most up-to-date and detailed information, please refer to the official documentation available online at:

https://dfr.oregon.gov/insure/auto/accident/Pages/index.aspx